A big day for storms yesterday! Although no tornadoes were reported, the storms exploded with intense wind and large hail. We started out our chase day south of Temple Texas, at around 2:00 PM where we prepared to intercept our first severe warned cell of the day. I was with my faithful chase partner and girlfriend … More First Midwest Chase of the Year
After photographing the beautiful New Orleans wetlands, it was time to head into the French Quarter to experience what some say is the heart of the city. The French Quarter is basically about 10 blocks or so of old late 1800’s houses and shops that have been turned into a constant place for entertainment. Some of … More New Orleans at Night
On the way to Texas for my internship, New Orleans had to be a quick pit stop. I have been there before and the live music, people, food, and wetlands could keep me happy for eternity. This blog is going to be about my visit to the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve and its … More New Orleans Swamping
I have just arrived to Texas and I am now starting to get time to edit my pictures and catch up on my blogs. Its been an exciting last week and I have a lot of pictures to post today! Before I get ahead of myself, I have a couple of pictures from a pleasant surprise … More Last storm chase in North Carolina
Growing up in North Carolina, I have traveled to many cities, hiked a few trails, and have become desensitized to what beauty exists in this state. Five years ago if you had showed me a picture of a Cypress Swamp, I would have assumed it came out of Florida, or a country far away from … More Southern Pines Explored
I have been to hundreds of Cypress tree areas around NC and SC, but there is something special about Maple Cypress rd. Located about 60 miles inland, this natural area has some of the largest Cypress trees I have ever seen. The most interesting thing about this natural area, is I have yet found it … More Maple Cypress Natural Area
By now, many of you have probably seen North Carolinas iconic picture of the car on fire in Raleigh because of the recent snow. Well if you haven’t, it is a picture of the snowy highway near Raleigh with about 30+ cars slid off to the side and one car in the distance on fire. … More Snowmageddon in North Carolina
I have been to a number of protests and marches, but this was definitely the largest one I have seen. Estimates say around 80,000 people gathered in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital, on February 8, 2014, in a demonstration against GOP’s recent actions. I showed up ready to photography, and thankfully ready to run also. … More Moral March in NC’s Capital
Wrightsville beach in North Carolina is a beautiful city. I have traveled there many times, and there is always more to do. Besides having being on the Atlantic ocean, this city is home to a number of swamps, marshes, and diverse wildlife. On this trip however I stayed confined to the beach mostly because of … More Wrightsville Beach NC
I have driven all over the US, and especially all over North Carolina. My hundreds of thousands of miles have been spent driving but also looking for new and exciting photographic opportunities. One of the things I look for a lot throughout this is animals…cows, horses, wild animals etc. Out of all of my driving … More Photographing Scottish Highland Cattle
Exploring NC 